#TBT Throwback Thursday: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up

A pre-When a Stranger Calls Simon West directed Rick Astley’s 1988 cult dance/pop music video to coincide with the release of – his RCA Records single Never Give You Up. it was nearly three decades since Astley hit the Billboard pop and dance charts at #1 in the United Kingdom.

This song was all over the place back when I was in high school. It has also made a comeback as a part of the modern meme scene. When you listen to this tune it hooks you instantly. It’s one of the classic hits of the era.